commandbox ☆

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Description:
CFML embedded server, package manager, and app scaffolding tools

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 6.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @OrtusSolutions | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cfml coldfusion lucee cli development server

Install: brew install commandbox

About:
CommandBox is a standalone, lightweight tool that provides an embedded server, package manager, and application scaffolding for CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language). It enables developers to run CFML applications without needing a traditional J2EE server like Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee. It simplifies dependency management and local development workflows for the CFML ecosystem.

Key Features:

Embedded CFML server for local development
Dependency management via CommandBox ForgeBox
Application scaffolding and CLI REPL
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Use Cases:

Running local CFML development servers instantly
Managing project dependencies and libraries
Scaffolding new CFML applications and modules

Alternatives:

Adobe ColdFusion – CommandBox is a lightweight, standalone CLI, whereas Adobe ColdFusion is a full, installed J2EE application server.
Lucee – CommandBox can run Lucee as an embedded server, but Lucee itself is the engine, while CommandBox is the management tool.

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: openjdk

Bottles available for: all

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 31, 2024 4:32pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a3b3c49d
Oct 31, 2024 10:47am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c1b8674e